My brain went "uhhhh where'd the color go?!" 😂😭 Never forget ❤💛💚💜 Edit: Just to be clear: Not hating on the gear itself, I just like bright colors a lot. 🤘😎
I WAS DONE, I WAS ALREADY DONE SETTING UP MY PERFECT SETUP AND YOU POST THIS I hate this strange mix of always being both excited about new products and terrified for my financial future.
@@rorz999 then it's a lesson on perfection. Cannot be attained. Now, being completely serious, I don't really need this but I don't make reasonable decisions 100% of the time.
@@Space_pulse The DT1/2 can have as many (synced) LFOs as you want. Use the DT1/2 DIN24 output to clock your eurorack LFOs. Then convert back to 14bit high-resolution MIDI with a VCMC to the DT1/2.
Can I just say I was literally thinking about getting a Digitone earlier today and hesitating because I was worried a 2 would come out soon, and I just saw this video right now
@@paQ75you can use a battery pack, and people have modded a battery inside theirs before.. either way, one thing power cable and one headphone cable really isn’t a deal breaker
Digitone 1 has become one of my desert island synths. I love it so much, and it's made FM sound design so easy and fun - almost like if a subtractive synth and FM synth had a baby. Some of my biggest requests were an extra LFO and more FX - and they delivered, with so much more including a drum synth too! Now debating whether to replace my DN1 or have both in my setup side-by-side 😈
Holy cow!!! That was the simplest, easiest, CLEAREST explanation of the Euclidean sequencer I've EVR SEEN! OMG! Thank you so much. In 2 minutes you cleared up so much confusion I had. THANK YOU, LOOPOP. I've been a YT subscriber for a while...but now I'm going to Patreon and join. THANK YOU!!
Isn't the Note Edit doing the same thing? Since you can add up to 16 notes per steps, it sounds very flexible. I don't have an OG digitone so maybe I'm missing something.
@@droussel7359 It matters how you want to interact with the Digitone. I use chord mode (MI-Marbles -> B-VCMC -> E-Digitone). Looking at the DT2 manual this isn't possible. Just weird!
I’ve been pouring over Reverb and EBay for nearly a year trying to keep myself from buying a used FM synth. Now you force me to buy a brand new unit at a much higher price You are a bad man for making me eat nothing but Ramen for the next year.
The original version of the Digitone will be available fairly cheep on the used market for the next days or weeks, because a lot of Digitone owners will be buying the new one and selling their old one. So maybe go for an old one for half the price of the new one :)
This is actually a very cool upgrade. This makes the Digitone a legitimate one box option of you wanted to get into Elektron. There's some undeniably great new things but for me, most would be wasted. Far too much to learn in terms of new workflow when really i still need to learn how to actually make music. For now im totally happy with DT2, ST and Dn OG 😊
Now the Syntakt sits in a very weird spot... its relatively new, yet missing functions like the 128 steps, which are unlikely to come as a software update. But its also too new to receive the v2 treatment. I feel like they should have started upgrading the hardware/software with the Syntakt, releasing Digitakt 2 and Digitone 2 after that.
No, sorry I'm completely fookin wrong apologies guys. I was using it yesterday and was reading M.LEN go over 64 when u hit func + page and thought it was steps... My bad 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Looks like a nice upgrade but I hope it won’t have the same OLED screen hardware issues as lots of Digitakt II users have encountered. Will have to wait and see
Sometimes you hear the people with problems way louder while a happy majority stays silent. My DT2 screen is perfectly clear, and I’m pretty sure the majority is.
Awesome overview as always Loopop! Thank you for the time analyzing and learning the device for us. It’s a great sounding box. Why the Digitone II gets a master compressor and the Syntakt don’t won’t get in to my head. Really hope they will as this in a future update.
This is going to be so much more useful with my linnstrument than the DN1. Being able to set what tracks work with control all will be a blessing as well. Such a massive upgradr. Have preordered.
Just recently got a Digitone Keys, cannot do without it as the FATAR keybed is aces, bonus is it has a nice FM synth inside with 8 separate outs. It makes for some nice percussive elements that I could not do without, DTII is a great addition for someone who wants that all in one encompassing groovebox, I am just happy the Keys exists in the format it does, it's an amazing piece of kit. Thx for the upload.
I also have a Digitone keys. I am soooo torn on trading it in for one of these but I just can’t imagine getting rid of it and I doubt they’ll make a v2 keys. It’s such a perfect instrument other than midi arp, retrig, and parameter slides. But man this new one has 3 lfos and that comb filter is just so insane
I also have the Keys. I tried getting rid of it but no one wants to buy it so I'm stuck with it. After being stuck with it, I've incorporated it with my very minimal set up. It has a very good key bed.
Thanks for the video🎉 I would still suggest the MPC Live 2 as another option. It has my favorite fm synth and is way deeper IMO. I bought it on the used market for $800 and it was the best money spent ever on music gear.
don't sweat it Digitone 1 is a very powerful machine and already does more than it needs to earn its place in the studio. so unless its your only piece of Gear in your studio, so maybe don't take a hit selling it, unless you actually need the additions Digitone II offers which is also $200-300 more expensive just like Digtakt II was...
It’s basically a DT2 with different machines/engines. Being digital they could probably also implement them into the DT2. But of course they won’t for profit reasons.
Very nice video and thanks for playing the factory patterns. I was thinking about getting a Syntakt next but it seems that Elektron always release a II or MKII (but not a III), so it seems that the best way to be future proof with all of their products is to skip the og and wait for the II.
Such a massive overhaul. The original was cool but always felt like the most limited of their modern boxes due to the limited voices and sonic palette.
Oof, this will cost me. It’s fixed everything I didn’t like about my Digitone (4 tracks and 4 voices being the biggest gripes but I also didn’t like the coloured buttons or screen colour and I’m thrilled about the new engines, extended sequencer etc)
Wow! What an upgrade. Never was interested in the DN because it was only 4 tracks so I got a ST but I feel like sometimes the sounds are lacking… 16 tracks of FM! wow wow wow, what an upgrade! might just have to trade in my syntakt for this baby, I feel like I can do similar things the syntakt does with this and then some!
Same cons as in digitakt2: 1. No solo track function (why I must mute all 15 tracks to work with just one? Rytm 2 have this function) 2. No slide trig mode (for smooth filter sweep for example. Rytm 2 have this function too) Hope they will ad this in future updates.
Well this is awesome. I now have next to no use for my Digitakt which I use mostly just as a drum machine. Going to replace it and my Digitone with one of these!
The 128 steps in the new machines are already worth my consideration for Elektron. Never being interested in a 64 steps with parameter locks and so on ... , and now waiting the turn of Syntakt (my favorite elektron device) in few years, which I aspect to get 16 tracks as well and samples player as the digitone got also VA synthesis. ( 6 Digital + 6 Analog + 4 Samples tracks would be for me IDEAL )
Like the digitakt 2 , this is just a straight upgrade of the original digitone. I wish they made one box that could be either synth or sampler and just called the digibox or something.
Digitone I had few voices to play with. The DTone II now has my eye. Though I need Elektron to offer this with a built in keyboard just like what DTone1 Keys had.
The perform kit function would be incredible on the Syntakt. I've had to develop my workflow around a single pattern for a whole set partly because of the lack of this.
I feel the EXACT same. I saw the Digitakt 2 as a ‘I’ll pick one up used in 12-18 months when prices cool maybe…?’ buys when it came out but this is a huge upgrade in my opinion.
Got my DG1 a few months ago - for around $500 US (I'm in New Zealand). I'm not clever enough to ever hit the ceiling on its possibilities, and actually really like using trigs and parameter locks to load up tracks like submixes (I was used to that workflow from the Model: Cycles)… sometimes simpler is better when it comes to live performance. the Euclidean sequencer and the compressor are cool additions though (as is the kit management), hopefully they could code the euclidean into a DG1 firmware update?
Imagine buying this as your first piece of kit? If you are watching this, then you probably know Elektron. So, imagine, get home, open up, plug in, WTF???? I love the way that once you get one piece, it translates through (with evolution), to all the rest. I started with a machinedrum, this all makes so much sense to me. 🤔😉
The synth engine deserves a dedicated synth module/keyboard (remove the sequencer) with a bigger screen, less paging around, more synth engine dedicated control knobs/sliders and maybe a second pair of audio outputs. This could be Elektron's competitor to Mini-freak, Korg Op-six or Hydrasynth desktop/explorer in that case.
Thanks for another awesome vid! Definitely a lot of improvements. I can only hope we'll get a Digitone Keys shortly. The only question I have remaining is if we can finally use the Arp on MIDI tracks?
Obviously, we all have to buy this. The question is... WHICH BOX IS NEXT? Do we sell our Octatracks now, or will it be the AR or AF that gets the new version next? The only "safe" boxes right now are the Digitakt 2, Analog Heat FX, Digitone 2, and Syntakt. Every other Elektron box is up for debate as to when its replacement will drop. I just had to sell my Digitakt (in mint condition) on Reverb for $480. Heartbreaking, but that's what they're going for now. The real pain is going to come if they sneak up on us with something like an Octatrack 3, and we're all trying to scramble to sell our Octratrack (or AF or AR) in a market flooded with used units. It's difficult for me not to want to peel off my EZBot template sticker now, and put the Octatrack up for sale. I know I'll get $500 less on the used market if a new one drops.
@@BrendonBrooks Better and more reliable OLED screen (or go back to LCD). Better more reliable buttons (old mk1 had much more reliable buttons!!). More processing power.. for instance add a 3rd FX slot.. granular stuff.. the euclidean sequencer etc. etc. Tons of things they could do..
Some people have to save a long time for one of these boxes. Losing a few hundred dollars because you sold it at a bad time isn’t the end of the world. If your money is tight you do not need to upgrade. Sorry if I don’t have that much sympathy for your “dilemma”.
So many updates that make this a must have for me! However, looks like there is still no randomize on the arp or way to randomize note order in a pattern?
Two questions I didn't think I saw addressed - 1. Does the arp do midi now? 2. How many preset banks? Same as og? Not mentioned on Elektron's site Apologies if missed... I have ADD so I do miss stuff
I cant tell if you are being sarcastic. ? I want to get my first Groove box and I own kontakt library. I am so confused what I should get. 😊?@@RicoTropico
My brain went "uhhhh where'd the color go?!" 😂😭 Never forget ❤💛💚💜
Edit: Just to be clear: Not hating on the gear itself, I just like bright colors a lot. 🤘😎
Lol, but at least it doesn't stick-out from the Digitakt anymore! 👍
My first thoughts too mate but I guess it's a small price to pay for an evolved Digitone eh.
Exactly what I think. The whole sharm went away
Same. I love the colored buttons on the original DT!
🤙🫣🫡
I WAS DONE, I WAS ALREADY DONE SETTING UP MY PERFECT SETUP AND YOU POST THIS
I hate this strange mix of always being both excited about new products and terrified for my financial future.
If you want the latest and greatest then you'll never be done
Same
How was it a perfect setup if it could be improved with a new machine?
@@rorz999💯
@@rorz999 then it's a lesson on perfection. Cannot be attained.
Now, being completely serious, I don't really need this but I don't make reasonable decisions 100% of the time.
I saw the thumbnail like "please, don't be amazing. Please don't be amazing..." Shit! It is amazing 😢
Time to get a Digitone 1 🎉
Sell mine 😂
Digitone 1 is awesome
I love my v1 and was pretty content with it as is- I truly love it. But now I have fomo for the v2! lol. 3rd LFO is what gets me! Comb filter, too.
@@Space_pulse The DT1/2 can have as many (synced) LFOs as you want. Use the DT1/2 DIN24 output to clock your eurorack LFOs. Then convert back to 14bit high-resolution MIDI with a VCMC to the DT1/2.
Can I just say I was literally thinking about getting a Digitone earlier today and hesitating because I was worried a 2 would come out soon, and I just saw this video right now
heres hoping the 4-track version goes down to a 1/4th of the price of the new 16 😅
It's a sign. Buy the digitone 2
Same (:
Same
I went onto Sweetwater this morning to add a Digitone to my wishlist and it said they didn’t have that product anymore. Now I see why 😂
ultimate groove box. i'm 100% in on this one.
No internal battery, no fun ̶o̶n̶ ̶c̶o̶u̶c̶h̶ everywhere :)
@@paQ75Come on now. You don’t need a battery to use this in your home on a couch. The power cable should reach an outlet just fine lol.
@@paQ75you can use a battery pack, and people have modded a battery inside theirs before.. either way, one thing power cable and one headphone cable really isn’t a deal breaker
@@paQ75 yeah a minor pain, but external battery packs power non analogue gear just fine. And I can replace them easily when the battery dies.
@@paQ75A lot of people say this but I don't get it. I just have an extension lead / plugboard that I can reach from my couch.
That piano was a surprise preset for me.
i’ve been watching elektron tube for more than an hour now and i’m ok with that
Digitone 1 has become one of my desert island synths. I love it so much, and it's made FM sound design so easy and fun - almost like if a subtractive synth and FM synth had a baby. Some of my biggest requests were an extra LFO and more FX - and they delivered, with so much more including a drum synth too! Now debating whether to replace my DN1 or have both in my setup side-by-side 😈
Sequence the DN1 with the new sequencer from the DN2 :)
Holy cow!!! That was the simplest, easiest, CLEAREST explanation of the Euclidean sequencer I've EVR SEEN! OMG! Thank you so much. In 2 minutes you cleared up so much confusion I had. THANK YOU, LOOPOP. I've been a YT subscriber for a while...but now I'm going to Patreon and join. THANK YOU!!
It is just weird that they don't have chord mode with that many voices. Until then I'll keep my OG.
Isn't the Note Edit doing the same thing? Since you can add up to 16 notes per steps, it sounds very flexible. I don't have an OG digitone so maybe I'm missing something.
@@droussel7359 It matters how you want to interact with the Digitone. I use chord mode (MI-Marbles -> B-VCMC -> E-Digitone). Looking at the DT2 manual this isn't possible. Just weird!
I’ve been pouring over Reverb and EBay for nearly a year trying to keep myself from buying a used FM synth. Now you force me to buy a brand new unit at a much higher price You are a bad man for making me eat nothing but Ramen for the next year.
The original version of the Digitone will be available fairly cheep on the used market for the next days or weeks, because a lot of Digitone owners will be buying the new one and selling their old one. So maybe go for an old one for half the price of the new one :)
sell my syntakt
I suggest the Momosan Ichiban chicken ramen. The sesame oil makes it taste a little more like restaurant noodles.
Elektron just made a Trance/Goa grove box 🤯
Holy shytt, an almost DigidrumMachinetone Mk3. Im so stoked for this one.
Wow, you were fast getting this one out, amazing as always!
Thanks! They sent it to me a few weeks ago, so I did have a head start :)
Good lord those factory patterns sound fantastic.
Yeah, way better than any of their other devices. I wonder who they got to do them.
OK Loopop is up, so it's a real thing now. Great overview as always - thanks!
This is actually a very cool upgrade. This makes the Digitone a legitimate one box option of you wanted to get into Elektron. There's some undeniably great new things but for me, most would be wasted. Far too much to learn in terms of new workflow when really i still need to learn how to actually make music. For now im totally happy with DT2, ST and Dn OG 😊
First thought when I saw the thumbnail of the video: “Oh wow, Loopop is late to the party with his Digitakt review” 😅😅😅
Same thought! 😂
Better late than never!
😂😂😂
same lol
Now the Syntakt sits in a very weird spot... its relatively new, yet missing functions like the 128 steps, which are unlikely to come as a software update. But its also too new to receive the v2 treatment. I feel like they should have started upgrading the hardware/software with the Syntakt, releasing Digitakt 2 and Digitone 2 after that.
Syntakt got the 1.30 update that adds 128 steps and new machines.
@@DuckTreeGaming128 steps?
No, sorry I'm completely fookin wrong apologies guys.
I was using it yesterday and was reading M.LEN go over 64 when u hit func + page and thought it was steps... My bad 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Looks like a nice upgrade but I hope it won’t have the same OLED screen hardware issues as lots of Digitakt II users have encountered. Will have to wait and see
Hadn't heard about this, so I looked it up. Sounds like it's just how these screens work, so I assume it will be on this one too.
Yeeehh unfortunately my DT2 screen ended up getting glitchy. They sorted it out quickly and returned it to me and no issues since.
ALWAYS wait and see …
Sometimes you hear the people with problems way louder while a happy majority stays silent. My DT2 screen is perfectly clear, and I’m pretty sure the majority is.
My favourite machine ever just got even better!
Awesome overview as always Loopop! Thank you for the time analyzing and learning the device for us. It’s a great sounding box.
Why the Digitone II gets a master compressor and the Syntakt don’t won’t get in to my head. Really hope they will as this in a future update.
And just like that, here's loopop with the review! Thank you universe!
Hahaha! Literally bought a used Digitone v1 two hours before this was announced. The Gear Wheel keeps turning and crushing us all!!
Me aswell a week ago
Just sold mine. But had same fuckup with Analog Heat. Can't win every time 😢
I had the same exp with my digitakt ;)
Coloured buttons sound better than plain black buttons … 😉
This is going to be so much more useful with my linnstrument than the DN1. Being able to set what tracks work with control all will be a blessing as well. Such a massive upgradr. Have preordered.
Elektron, quit with the gas induction and give us an A4 update! OK, obviously, I want this too!
Just recently got a Digitone Keys, cannot do without it as the FATAR keybed is aces, bonus is it has a nice FM synth inside with 8 separate outs.
It makes for some nice percussive elements that I could not do without, DTII is a great addition for someone who wants that all in one encompassing groovebox, I am just happy the Keys exists in the format it does, it's an amazing piece of kit.
Thx for the upload.
I also have a Digitone keys. I am soooo torn on trading it in for one of these but I just can’t imagine getting rid of it and I doubt they’ll make a v2 keys. It’s such a perfect instrument other than midi arp, retrig, and parameter slides. But man this new one has 3 lfos and that comb filter is just so insane
I also have the Keys. I tried getting rid of it but no one wants to buy it so I'm stuck with it.
After being stuck with it, I've incorporated it with my very minimal set up.
It has a very good key bed.
@@tubeMonger you wont need to get rid of it, it's a keeper.
I have the OG Digitone and the keys. So probably I'll keep the keys but trade the Digitone I for the II.
@@valuemastery I am going to saw off my Digitone from my Keys and sell that then glue a Digitone II to it fr...
The UI/UX work they've done on this machine is impressive.
Track Layering was in the OG, it was under Unison...it does fun things to tracks with Arps on them!
47:04 Sounds straight out of a Depeche Mode album
Dude...that is a hell of a machine! Ordered!
as DT2 owner i must admit that so much possibilities/tracks requre a lot of brain work to control everything))anyway..great update
Thanks for the video🎉 I would still suggest the MPC Live 2 as another option. It has my favorite fm synth and is way deeper IMO. I bought it on the used market for $800 and it was the best money spent ever on music gear.
As always, you are the man with the reviews
Thank you for your videos! You know what you can expect, and you can explain in a way thats understandable. Seriously, no wasted minute ever here.
Oh man, i just bought a digitone 1
and it will serve you well!
I did too, but I figure by the time I have it all figured out (years, probably), the DT2 will be more affordable...
It may not be as powerful, but tbh you will always have the better looking version. The green OLED is just so classic.
don't sweat it Digitone 1 is a very powerful machine and already does more than it needs to earn its place in the studio. so unless its your only piece of Gear in your studio, so maybe don't take a hit selling it, unless you actually need the additions Digitone II offers which is also $200-300 more expensive just like Digtakt II was...
It’s basically a DT2 with different machines/engines. Being digital they could probably also implement them into the DT2. But of course they won’t for profit reasons.
I was like what could they improve, 30 seconds in I felt stupid for even asking.
Oh man, I was almost set on getting a Syntakt. Now I'll have to ponder a bit longer.
Syntakt is so good
That S&H noise of Wavetone has C64 written all over it. Noice! 😀
Yeah. The pitched noise sounds like some old chip noise too. POKEY maybe?
Very nice video and thanks for playing the factory patterns. I was thinking about getting a Syntakt next but it seems that Elektron always release a II or MKII (but not a III), so it seems that the best way to be future proof with all of their products is to skip the og and wait for the II.
That piano sounds really good
for real. sounds like a sample, amazing
I'm going to upgrade. Not because of the increased polyphony and tracks. Because I hate the yellow screen on the Digitone I.
44:24 is an amazing tune.
thanks :)
@@jambonmama I also subscribed to your channel. Any recommendations for similar style?
bliss is being content with what you have. wonderful upgrade btw...wonder if they'll do a keys version
Such a massive overhaul. The original was cool but always felt like the most limited of their modern boxes due to the limited voices and sonic palette.
Oof, this will cost me. It’s fixed everything I didn’t like about my Digitone (4 tracks and 4 voices being the biggest gripes but I also didn’t like the coloured buttons or screen colour and I’m thrilled about the new engines, extended sequencer etc)
Digitakt Compressor and Retrig in it too I believe
Whew thank goodness, couldn’t find your video at first lol. God I’m excited.
Amazing, thank you for the great video as usual!
Wow! What an upgrade. Never was interested in the DN because it was only 4 tracks so I got a ST but I feel like sometimes the sounds are lacking…
16 tracks of FM! wow wow wow, what an upgrade! might just have to trade in my syntakt for this baby, I feel like I can do similar things the syntakt does with this and then some!
Was waiting for Loopop!!
Same cons as in digitakt2:
1. No solo track function (why I must mute all 15 tracks to work with just one? Rytm 2 have this function)
2. No slide trig mode (for smooth filter sweep for example. Rytm 2 have this function too)
Hope they will ad this in future updates.
new sheriff in town ⭐
Cool patch showcasing the mute feature performance upgrades
I love my digitone. Definitely upgrading
Those new fm engines are going to be a lot of fun to play with drum pads.
33:25 bit crushing animation spot on
Time to buy an used digitone i :)
Well this is awesome. I now have next to no use for my Digitakt which I use mostly just as a drum machine. Going to replace it and my Digitone with one of these!
Thank you Loopop 🙌🎹🖤
The 128 steps in the new machines are already worth my consideration for Elektron. Never being interested in a 64 steps with parameter locks and so on ... , and now waiting the turn of Syntakt (my favorite elektron device) in few years, which I aspect to get 16 tracks as well and samples player as the digitone got also VA synthesis. ( 6 Digital + 6 Analog + 4 Samples tracks would be for me IDEAL )
Like the digitakt 2 , this is just a straight upgrade of the original digitone.
I wish they made one box that could be either synth or sampler and just called the digibox or something.
Maybe the leaked Elektron Tonverk?
Digitone I had few voices to play with. The DTone II now has my eye.
Though I need Elektron to offer this with a built in keyboard just like what DTone1 Keys had.
Oh!!! Hoover finally comes to Elektron 🤘🤘
I’m feeling that aqua black color scheme
Digitone 1 just got way more affordable. Thank god.
that's good that I've sold my Digitone before the announcement :)
The perform kit function would be incredible on the Syntakt. I've had to develop my workflow around a single pattern for a whole set partly because of the lack of this.
Was lukewarm about the Digitakt 2, but this is a huge upgrade for the Digitone. I'm actually going to go for this one❤
I feel the EXACT same. I saw the Digitakt 2 as a ‘I’ll pick one up used in 12-18 months when prices cool maybe…?’ buys when it came out but this is a huge upgrade in my opinion.
same
Yep and me. This feels like an even bigger jump from mk1 to mk2 than the Digitakt 1 to 2 did. Great box of tricks.
Feeling the same!
Definitely a bigger improvement. If the Digitakt 2 had an SD card slot it might have been a closer gap
Got my DG1 a few months ago - for around $500 US (I'm in New Zealand). I'm not clever enough to ever hit the ceiling on its possibilities, and actually really like using trigs and parameter locks to load up tracks like submixes (I was used to that workflow from the Model: Cycles)… sometimes simpler is better when it comes to live performance. the Euclidean sequencer and the compressor are cool additions though (as is the kit management), hopefully they could code the euclidean into a DG1 firmware update?
Thank youuuu for another wonderful vid. I hope they add parameter slide
Good job, as always. Nice machine, I guess it will join my DT II.
Imagine buying this as your first piece of kit? If you are watching this, then you probably know Elektron. So, imagine, get home, open up, plug in, WTF???? I love the way that once you get one piece, it translates through (with evolution), to all the rest. I started with a machinedrum, this all makes so much sense to me. 🤔😉
The synth engine deserves a dedicated synth module/keyboard (remove the sequencer) with a bigger screen, less paging around, more synth engine dedicated control knobs/sliders and maybe a second pair of audio outputs. This could be Elektron's competitor to Mini-freak, Korg Op-six or Hydrasynth desktop/explorer in that case.
This will be a deadset classic !
Ok. This thing needs smooth motion sequencing. Being able to have an ASR envelope in the LFO section would be pretty dope too. I want this thing.
Thanks for another awesome vid! Definitely a lot of improvements. I can only hope we'll get a Digitone Keys shortly. The only question I have remaining is if we can finally use the Arp on MIDI tracks?
Sadly no
Thanks! No arp on MIDI tracks :/
Noooooo! 😭
Man oh man, literally the biggest thing I miss when using my Digitone - what a gamechanger that would be!
Obviously, we all have to buy this. The question is... WHICH BOX IS NEXT? Do we sell our Octatracks now, or will it be the AR or AF that gets the new version next? The only "safe" boxes right now are the Digitakt 2, Analog Heat FX, Digitone 2, and Syntakt. Every other Elektron box is up for debate as to when its replacement will drop. I just had to sell my Digitakt (in mint condition) on Reverb for $480. Heartbreaking, but that's what they're going for now. The real pain is going to come if they sneak up on us with something like an Octatrack 3, and we're all trying to scramble to sell our Octratrack (or AF or AR) in a market flooded with used units. It's difficult for me not to want to peel off my EZBot template sticker now, and put the Octatrack up for sale. I know I'll get $500 less on the used market if a new one drops.
Will be interesting to see the prices of “old” elektron gear in 15-20 years
This isn't really a healthy way to think about tools that all make music. You don't necessarily need to upgrade
The OT Mk2 is perfect (at least to me). I'm not sure how much more you can change on that box without making it something completely different.
@@BrendonBrooks Better and more reliable OLED screen (or go back to LCD). Better more reliable buttons (old mk1 had much more reliable buttons!!). More processing power.. for instance add a 3rd FX slot.. granular stuff.. the euclidean sequencer etc. etc. Tons of things they could do..
Some people have to save a long time for one of these boxes. Losing a few hundred dollars because you sold it at a bad time isn’t the end of the world. If your money is tight you do not need to upgrade. Sorry if I don’t have that much sympathy for your “dilemma”.
i still like the digitone 1.
Factory pattern at 44:25 is like Plaid (not a bad thing) 🌞
That was my small contribution 🙂
@@jambonmama I listened to them all and yours is my favorite one by far. I subscribed to your channel. 🌞
@6:14 you say FM=Phase Modulation. I'm sure it was just an oversight, FM=Frequency Modulation.
yesss give us clip style workflow!!
I see Loopop, i click ▶️❤️
hah! the moment I saw this video drop, I preordered. Cant wait.
no candy buttons :(
this is a beast ! ❤
never went on Digitone OG 'cause I was unsure about FM .
the new engines and enhanced capabilities are great!! I'm loving it
It's always been more than just an FM synth, but this just cements it as a monster.
Wow! Fantastic! Now, imagine you could choose the ratios un-nerfed. Don't delete your DAW...!
They need to bring back the four colored buttons though!
You can just swap them out so
Never should have let them go … 😥
@@kierenmoore3236 buy them again!
excellent walkthrough
i love this thing, my dream
Ok fine, added to my want list
Packs a punch for sure. Damn.
So many updates that make this a must have for me! However, looks like there is still no randomize on the arp or way to randomize note order in a pattern?
32:26 Rey will be very into this feature.
It's s knockout! Well done Elektron ❤
32:10 I'm honestly pissed they couldn't put a damn compressor on the previous Digitone (when such a basic feature can be found on a Circuit Tracks).
Two questions I didn't think I saw addressed -
1. Does the arp do midi now?
2. How many preset banks? Same as og? Not mentioned on Elektron's site
Apologies if missed... I have ADD so I do miss stuff
1. Indeed I didn't mention that - no the arp doesn't send MIDI
2. At least I did mention that one :) Same as OG
@@loopop cool.thanks Ziv.
I wonder what the limitation is. It's something we all want is it not re arp!
Amazing 🤩
Currently the best groovebox of all time
Yeah Maschine+ is best Groovebox. Indeed mate ;)
I cant tell if you are being sarcastic. ? I want to get my first Groove box and I own kontakt library. I am so confused what I should get. 😊?@@RicoTropico
Nope 🤷♂️
Polyphonic Swarm ❤❤❤